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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2021; 9(10): 2344-2351
Published online Apr 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i10.2344
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as high fever with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and otitis media: A case report
Xiao-Jie Li, Liu Yang, Xiao-Feng Yan, Chu-Ting Zhan, Jiang-Hua Liu
Xiao-Jie Li, Liu Yang, Xiao-Feng Yan, Chu-Ting Zhan, Jiang-Hua Liu, Department of General Practice, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Jiang-Hua Liu, Department of General Practice, General Practice School of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530007, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Liu JH and Yang L conducted the studies, participated in collecting the data, and drafted the manuscript; Yan XF and Zhan CT participated in the study design and performed the statistical analyses; Liu JH and Li XJ participated in the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data and drafted the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jiang-Hua Liu, MD, Doctor, Department of General Practice, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 166 East University Road, Nanning 530007, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. jianghualiu0107@163.com
Received: October 27, 2020
Peer-review started: October 27, 2020
First decision: November 20, 2020
Revised: December 3, 2020
Accepted: February 11, 2021
Article in press: February 11, 2021
Published online: April 6, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: By reviewing a patient diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis, we found that intravenous immunoglobin combined with methylprednisolone can reduce the symptoms of pulmonary hemorrhage. These findings differ from previous reports, and provide more possibilities for the treatment of similar conditions.